Question

Give reason.

Delhi needed the help from the Marathas.

Answer 1

1. The Mughal power faced the threat of invasion from Iran and Afghanistan and also of the local Pathan, local Rajput, Jat, and Rohilas rulers.
2. Aurangzeb’s successors were fighting among themselves. The Delhi court was marked by bickering and confusion. 
3. The internal competition and struggle in the court had also weakened the Mughal power.

Hence, Delhi needed the help from the Marathas.